Greetings, Flugelfans! Life is good. On Superbowl Sunday, as thousands of football fanatics were invading Phoenix, we escaped to the California Coast for a thrilling collaboration with the legendary Charlie Shoemake. Now home in the Valley of the Sun, our 2015 Concert Season is in full swing. Join us! Just ahead:

SEDONA JAZZ AT THE CHURCH | Sedona AZ

Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm Celebrate Valentines Weekend in beautiful Sedona with an intimate concert of love songs and romantic jazz classics. Sedona Jazz at the Church, part of the music ministry of Saint Luke's Episcopal, offers great music at affordable prices for audiences of all ages. Stephen Sandner piano, T-Bone Sistrunk (photo) bass, Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn. “This is music to touch your heart.”—National Public RadioMore Info

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN | Phoenix AZ

Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm Sample, sip, and savor your way through the splendor of the Desert Botanical Garden at Corks & Cactus, where boutique wines and desert beauty blend with interactive cooking demonstrations by Gertrude's restaurant and world class jazz by the Dmitri Matheny Group. Nick Manson piano, T-Bone Sistrunk bass, John Lewis drums, Dmitri Matheny (photo) flugelhorn. “Matheny has impressive chops, but it's his warmth and soulfulness that win you over.”—All Music GuideMore Info

SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Phoenix AZ

Friday, February 27, 2015 at 7:00 pm Dmitri concludes his week-long residency at South Mountain Community College bypremiering a new composition for the SMCC Jazz Orchestra, performing with the college's jazz ensembles, and leading a quintet set with Chris Peña piano, T-Bone Sistrunk bass, John Lewis drums, and visiting artist, Los Angeles saxophonist Chuck Johnson (photo). “Ample talent, beautiful lines and a flawless warm tone. Matheny is an excellent performer on ballads and bop alike.”—Rolling StoneMore Info

Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:00 am Back by popular demand! Bring the kids to The Nash for Hot Dogs and Jazz as the Dmitri Matheny Group takes the stage for a high-energy matinee concert. The event features free hot dogs, prizes and a lively interactive show. This 45-minute concert is the perfect intro to jazz for kids of all ages. Doors open at 10:30. Space is limited, reservations are recommended. RSVP at www.thenash.org Mary Petrich saxophones, Nick Manson piano, T-Bone Sistrunk bass, John Lewis drums, Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn. Sponsored by Phoenix Suns Charities. More Info